About Us

For many years Kathleen and Jennifer collaborated as health professionals and educators working with women using Chinese medicine, nutrition, and lifestyle change, and we often mused about how to create a more integrated community to serve the range of issues unique to women. Meanwhile Jennifer opened a natural pharmacy, raised her kids – and moved to Texas – and Kathleen pursued an MS in women’s leadership and coaching – and moved to Budapest. When we picked up the conversation again, soaking in a fin de siecle hot springs pool on a cold central European night, the rising steam evoked reflection on our changing lives – and our continuing passion – and we knew the time was ripe.

Contrary to dispiriting myths about aging, we see women everywhere awakening to the discovery of a new life after 50, one of surprising and untapped power, purpose and potential. Our aim is to see women step into new lives with integrity, confidence, and authority, and to bring their whole selves with them. Wherever you are in your journey, expect to find unique resources to help you orient and thrive during your passage. The practical tools and information on re-imagining work, retirement, your health, money, spirituality, and living on purpose, are here to support your renewal with creativity, balance and joy.

Visit our shop, and stay tuned as we develop our programs, forum and other resources. And let us hear from you!

With warm best wishes on your path,

Kathleen Daniel, M.S., L.Ac. & Jennifer Montgomery, R.Ph.
info@aheadofthecurveatmidlife.com

roadWe support four areas that impact women:

Understanding midlife Be more confident and intentional understanding the drivers, needs, feelings and purpose of this life stage, and what you might expect.

Reacquainting with changing bodies Women’s health needs and risks change at midlife. Target natural lifestyle strategies to slow aging, reverse chronic illness, and keep you vital and energetic.

Finding new energy in work and life Midlife is a spiritual reckoning. It evokes a desire for authenticity and a new alignment of your skills and experience with your passions. Find meaning and purpose in an encore career.

Redefining retirement Retirement no longer means endless leisure. Discover and engage in creative self-renewal centered around learning, authentic relationships, and a legacy of giving back.

lakeWe believe that:

The growth of adults is hidden. With 30 years of longevity added to our middle years, models of the adult life cycle are changing. In eastern cultures they say that the script ends, so it’s no wonder people are in crisis figuring out what comes next! Those ahead of the curve have discovered how to make these ‘bonus years’ their most vital and fulfilling.

Midlife women are Guardians The bonus years have been called women’s Guardian years, when we use skills and sensibilities honed as maidens and mothers to advocate, teach, and mentor as guardians of the future. With newfound freedom, confidence, creativity, and skills gathered we help build compassionate and sustainable communities.

Midlife changes everything “Is this all there is?” is the classic midlife question signaling a desire for purpose beyond achievement and material markers of success. It’s a sea change in priorities, values, and where you spend your time, money and energy. It’s an entirely new context for life – one full of opportunity and unexpected sources of fulfillment.

Engaging your midlife is important Midlife is a major life transition. It’s a time to do what’s important rather than what’s merely urgent. With its shifting hormones, relationships and sources of creativity, reflecting on your emerging new identity brings peace of mind to help you make smart and satisfying choices.

PROGRAMS, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

Online Shop
o Resources for reflection, action, purpose and creativity, from reinventing your life and natural menopause to health and beauty care, gifts, travel and more …

Monthly newsletter
o Updates on posts, conferences and retreats in personal growth and spirituality, a whole health feature column, food for thought and fun stuff.

Midlife 101: Find Your Purpose
o Midlife Through the Chakras: Finding New Energy, Power and Purpose for the Rest of Your Life (in development)

Healthy Living
o The Selling of Osteoporosis
o Women Doing It for Themselves: How to Build Strong Bones for Lifelong Vitality (in development)
o Weight Loss and Regaining Hormonal Balance at Midlife (in development)

Women’s Leadership
o Feminine Power in Older Women (in development)

Retreats for Reflection, Fun and Renewal
o Summer 2010
o Fall 2010

We have been deeply inspired and influenced by many thought leaders, including:
* Joan Borsyenko
* James Hillman
* Debbie Ford
* Don Beck
* Clarissa Pinkloa-Estes
* Carolyn Myss
* Angeles Arrien
* Peter Senge
* Gaye and Kathryn Hendricks
* Thomas Moore
* Deepak Chopra
* Ram Dass
* Matthew Fox
* Jean Shinoda Bolen
* Barbara Marx Hubbard
* Marianne Williamson
* Jean Houston
* Corinne McLaughlin & Gordon Davidson
* Werner Erhard
* Thomas Leonard
* Christiane Northrup
* Steve Levine

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